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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33501 B-52C Stratofortress Diecast Model USAF 7th BW, Carswell AFB, TX 1:144 Scale     Length     Width Boeing B-52C Stratofortress     13.5"     15.5" First flying on the 9th March 1956 and remaining in service until September 1971, the B-52C retired from service after seeing combat in Southeast Asia. 54-2672 was one of the last B-52Cs in service (note 0-prefix denoting that the aircraft is over 10 years old) and served with the 7th Bomb Wing at Carswell AFB, Fort Worth. The tail emblem is that of the 2nd Air Force, which no longer exists; today the 7th BW has been incorporated into the 19th Air Division within the 8th Air Force. In November 1970 this aircraft visited McCoy AFB, Florida for the SAC bombing competition known as Giant Force Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels. Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Detailed pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products] Boeing B-52C Stratofortress Designed as a replacement for the piston engined B50, the B52 was first flown on April 15th, 1952. Immensely successful, the B52 is expected to remain in service until well into the 21st century. [See more Boeing B-52C Stratofortress products]